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Wednesday, Sep 18

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Highlighting our Civic Chosen Charity for 2024/2025: The Benjamin Foundation: BOOM!

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We are pleased to highlight our ongoing partnership with the civic chosen charity for 2024/2025; The Benjamin Foundation: BOOM! Young Carers.

Monday, Sep 9

16

Every Check Counts

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Norwich City Council is proud to back Gas Safety Week 2024, running from 9-15 September, to raise awareness on the importance of gas safety.

Wednesday, Sep 4

15

Norwich City Council commemorates the Battle of Britain

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Norwich City Council is set to mark the Battle of Britain, paying tribute to the Royal Air Force pilots whose heroics are often regarded as the “turning point” in World War II.

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New Busking guidelines to boost Norwich’s vibrant street scene

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Busking has long been a popular activity on the streets of Norwich, with a rich history of talented performers adding to the city’s vibrant atmosphere through music, dance, and street theatre.

Tuesday, Sep 3

11

Future Council Housing report launch 3rd September 2024

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Over 100 of England’s council landlords call for the new government to save council homes

Thursday, Aug 29

17

Your vote matters: check and update your electoral information

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Norwich City Council is reminding residents that now is the time to check their electoral registration details are up-to-date, and to ensure that the council has their correct email address.

Friday, Aug 16

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New accessible-friendly entrance and pathways open for use at Kett’s Heights

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A new entrance into one of Norwich’s best loved historic green spaces, Kett’s Heights, will be open for use by visitors from August 17.

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Empowering Norwich communities to help the environment and save money

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A team of Neighbourhood Energy Champions will soon be available to help residents save energy and money, thanks to a new project commissioned to help the city reach net zero.

Thursday, Aug 15

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Council seeks potential partner to run The Halls cultural complex

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Norwich City Council is looking to appoint an organisation or lead partner to take over the day-to-day running of The Halls.

Wednesday, Aug 14

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Norwich City Council deploys 24/7 CCTV cameras at fly-tipping ‘hot spots’.

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New high quality CCTV cameras have been installed at Normandie Tower, Springbank, Douro Place, Marlpit Lane, Bowers Avenue and Heathgate.

Friday, Aug 9

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Intriguing Homage sculptures officially ‘opened’ at Eaton Park

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A collection of intriguing sculptures, which previously featured in a Norwich city centre space, have been officially ‘opened’ for all to enjoy following their relocation to Eaton Park.

Friday, Jul 26

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Norwich introduces city-wide PSPO to combat public drinking issues

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Norwich City Council is pleased to announce that following public consultation a new alcohol related Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) has been approved by councillors.

Thursday, Jul 18

17

New home for local charity is mustard!

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The former home of the Colman family is soon to be occupied by a local charity, thanks to a creative solution brokered and agreed by the city council on 17 July 2024.

Tuesday, Jul 16

Raising the flag for Norwich’s award-winning parks and green spaces.

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We are pleased and proud to announce that Norwich has been awarded the Green Flag award for six of our parks and green spaces this year, including three new ones.

Wednesday, Jul 3

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Everything You Need to Know for this year’s Lord Mayor’s Weekend 2024, 13 and 14 July

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Norwich is set for lots of summer fun when the annual Lord Mayor’s Procession takes to the streets on Saturday 13 July with all the colour, noise and fun of the carnival.

Thursday, Jun 20

13

Armed forces flag raising ceremony

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A celebration to mark the beginning of Armed Forces Week will be held at City Hall on Monday 24 June.

Friday, May 31

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Norwich to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings

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Next week’s commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings on 6 June 1944 will be marked in Norwich with a ceremony at the War Memorial in front of City Hall.

Thursday, May 30

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Shops and businesses asked to deck their windows for the Lord Mayor’s Procession

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Local businesses and shops are being invited to make their premises a colourful and vibrant part of this year's Lord Mayor's Procession in July.

Friday, May 24

15

Meet the newly appointed Lord Mayor and Sheriff of Norwich

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Norwich City Council welcomed a new Lord Mayor Councillor Vivien Thomas and Sheriff Sirajul Islam, at a formal ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday 21 May.

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New and improved Waterloo Park play area now open to all

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Bounce, climb and swing into half term at Waterloo Park’s brand-new play area, which opens today.

Wednesday, May 8

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The Halls renovation receives £500,000 funding boost

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An extensive £5 million project to renovate Norwich’s historic medieval complex, The Halls, is to receive a grant of almost £500,000 from Arts Council England, it has been announced today.

Tuesday, May 7

Have your say on revised measures to tackle anti-social behaviour related to alcohol consumption in Norwich

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Norwich residents, workers, businesses, and visitors are being asked to give their views on a review of additional powers for the police and Norwich City Council to address ASB related to alcohol use.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Wensum Park junior play area gets enchanted castle-themed upgrade

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The city council is delighted to announce that the new junior play area in Wensum Park is now open.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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UK Foo Fighters ‘premier’ tribute band to headline free live gig at Lord Mayor’s Weekend 2024

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Music fans are assured of a great festival vibe with the UK’s answer to the Foo Fighters taking to the stage in Chapelfield Gardens for this year’s Lord Mayor’s Weekend 2024.

Friday, Apr 12

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Creative talent invited to apply for city’s small culture grants

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Norwich City Council is once again launching its popular Small Culture Grants to help smaller cultural groups and community enterprises to provide events, festivals and other activities in the city.

Monday, Apr 8

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Make sure you can have your say this May!

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Norwich voters will be taking to the polls on Thursday 2 May to elect one-third of the 39 councillors who make up the city council.

Friday, Mar 22

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Residents set to benefit from new bin storage units

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Douro Place, Knowland Grove and Gristock Place are the first local areas to benefit from a new approach to keeping communal bin areas tidy thanks to the council's Love Norwich initiative.

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Hundreds of trees planted by the city council across Norwich

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The city council is planting over 300 trees in parks, open spaces and housing estates across Norwich, as part of efforts to make the city greener and more biodiverse.

Thursday, Mar 21

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Come join the carnival – applications open for the Lord Mayor’s Procession

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Preparations are well under way for Norwich’s biggest FREE festival event of the year as applications open for procession entries for the Lord Mayor’s Weekend on Saturday & Sunday 13 & 14 July.

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Residents set to benefit from new scheme to upgrade homes

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A new city council scheme will help to cut bills for residents with free home energy efficiency improvements, after a successful bid for funding.